Our Registered Massage Therapists
Firoz B., Registered Massage Therapist
Firoz received his Diploma in Massage Therapy with honours in 2014 from Everest College and is dedicated to improving the well being of clients in a professional & friendly manner. Firoz has a physiotherapy background with 15 years of working experience in Health & Wellness. His passion is in pain management & treating & educating clients with musculoskeletal pain conditions resulting from Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) caused by an improper working environment. Firoz is experienced in Swedish massage, relaxation massage, therapeutic & sport massage, deep tissue massage, myofascial release (MFR), trigger point therapy, manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), positional release (PRT), active & passive release techniques, pre & post pregnancy massage and hot stone massage. As a health care professional, Firoz helps his clients with proper assessment & development of remedial exercise plans for ongoing wellness or specific recovery and prevention.
Ian H., Registered Massage Therapist
The passion to help others recover, as well as to teach and educate people to reach their goals, led Ian to Massage Therapy. A 2017 Graduate of Medix College, Ian uses his expertise in Swedish massage, Deep-tissue massage and trigger point therapy to treat postural imbalances to relieve or decrease muscle tension in the body. When Ian is not focused on prevention, rehabilitation and education for his clients he can be found focussing on his own health and fitness at the gym or playing a myriad of sports including basketball, golf and volleyball.
Paul (Guannan) S., Registered Massage Therapist
Paul (Guannan) Shi R.M.T. graduated from Royal Canadian College of Massage Therapy with Honours and was awarded the recognition of Clinical Excellence and Professionalism. Paul has a background of 5 years bachelor degree in Acupuncture and Massage. Paul is a RMT that specializes in Chinese Tuina Massage, cupping, hot stone holistic massage, Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, relaxation massage, pregnancy massage and also specializes in sports injuries, frozen shoulder, sciatic pain and etc.
His approach is a holistic-fusion which blends his skills and modalities allowing him to design a treatment style that addresses both physical and energetic states of his clients.
Andrea M, Registered Massage Therapist
Andrea graduated from the Advance Standing Program at ICT Kikkawa College as a Registered Massage Therapist. She has been in East Toronto for more than 10 years practicing as a health care practitioner. Andrea has a deep understanding and knowledge of how the body restores health through variations of different techniques. She specializes in Swedish, Deep Tissue Massage, Sports Massage, Cupping and Thai Massage.
(Maria Nina) Joyce Guillermo, Registered Massage
Therapist Joyce is a 2020 graduate of Pharma-Medical Science College of Canada specializing in Swedish Massage. She chose Registered Massage Therapy as her second career because she had always been passionate about helping people relieve pain, stress and injuries to ensure they feel better without restrictions on their daily activities. She is proficient in Swedish, Deep tissue massage and Trigger Point therapy.
Erin C., Registered Massage Therapist
Erin specializes in the manipulation of soft tissue, myofascial release, and the correction of postural imbalance. A graduate of Medix College, Erin is passionate about her profession and providing safe and effective treatments for her clients. To do so, she assesses her clients with the use of orthopedic testing, range of motion and postural examinations, allowing her to build and apply the perfect treatment plan, specific to her client's needs.
Vincent (Wen Sheng) L., Registered Massage Therapist
Vincent Liu graduated with honors from ICT Kikkawa College in Toronto in 2011 where he received two years of intensive education in Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Clinic Assessment and Massage Therapy Techniques.
His training and years of experience offer an extensive understanding of many conditions to which people seek massage therapy. His clients present with issues such as muscle tension to specific injuries from falls or vehicle collisions. He specializes in Swedish massage, Sports massage, deep tissue and myofascial release. If you need a relaxation massage to relieve stress, reduce anxiety and improve your sleep, he can definitely help with those needs as well.
Gurjot K., Registered Massage Therapist
Gurjot is a Registered Massage Therapist who graduated from Centennial College with an advanced diploma. Throughout her education, she has learned various assessment skills that enable her to determine the root cause of pain to develop an effective treatment plan. She is passionate about providing treatments that aim to enhance the patient’s overall health and well-being. Her modalities include Trigger Point Therapy, Joint Mobilization, Neuromuscular, Hydrotherapy, Prenatal, and Swedish Massage Techniques.
Jia (Rusty) Jie Zheng, Registered Massage Therapist
Graduating from Protege School, Rusty started his career as a teacher’s assistant in school and now he focuses primarily on postural rehab and exercises.
He is constantly improving his clinical approach with better evidence-supported modalities and exercises. Rusty’s passion is helping patients understand their pain based on current research. His current practice combines classic massage techniques and unique individual-specific approaches; all with the goal of clients leaving in less pain and greater function.
Elmar Sharifov, Registered Massage Therapist
Elmar Sharifov is an accomplished Massage Therapist, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to the field of wellness. A graduate of the Protege School Massage Therapy program, Elmar has honed his skills in various massage techniques, including deep tissue massage, myofascial release, joint mobilization, and PNF techniques.
In addition to his mastery of massage modalities, Elmar is well-versed in remedial exercises, specializing in stretch and strength exercises. This unique skill set allows him to offer a comprehensive approach to clients' well-being, addressing both muscular issues through targeted massage and promoting long-term improvement through tailored exercises.
With a commitment to promoting holistic well-being, Elmar is dedicated to tailoring his approach to meet the unique needs of each client. His hands-on proficiency, combined with a compassionate and communicative style, creates a welcoming environment for clients seeking relaxation and therapeutic relief.
Rita Y., Registered Massage Therapist
Rita, a dynamic Registered Massage Therapist with over 10 years of clinical experience. Passionate and energetic, Rita specializes in personalized treatments to alleviate stress, tension, and physical discomfort. Proficient in Swedish massage, stretching, trigger point therapy, and more, she is dedicated to enhancing overall quality of life. Experience a revitalizing journey with Rita, where her expertise and enthusiasm create a transformative massage experience
Christina Atherley, Registered Massage Therapist
Christina is Toronto born and island raised. She was educated at the University of the West Indies where she obtained a Bachelor of Science along with a specialization in Physical Education, and was a certified PhysEd. teacher in Barbados. In 2010, she became a Registered Massage Therapist, practicing in the Caribbean for a few years. Since moving back to Canada, she completed her Massage Therapy Diploma. Christina is ready to use her positive and energetic personality to help others. Believing in energy and mindfulness as an important part to the healing process, she is very aware of how to positively influence clients listening to the body and mind to gain perspective on how to truly help a person feel better. From a technical aspect, she has an excellent grasp of anatomy and physiology to better understand pain as well as great skill for treatment planning which facilitates her clients’ transitions back to wellness.
Christina enjoys learning and is committed to improving her skill set to be in a position to better help her patients.“Live, Laugh, Learn “ is her motto for both life and business.
